CASE RESULTS

CONTACT US NOW...

If you have been arrested, don’t delay. You have only 10 days to save your license. Contact us today for a FREE consultation, and find out about all of your options, and all of your rights, and how to protect yourself.

CALIFORNIA DRUNK DRIVING INFORMATION

“Don’t ever plead guilty to a DUI without at least consulting an attorney first – there are too many defenses to just plead guilty.” Police Sergeant Jack Anderson, Garden Grove Police Department.

This section of our website operates as a DUI FAQ and gives you Information on California Drunk Driving Laws, Punishment, and Procedures.

Charges for Driving Under the Influence

DUI is the number one crime committed in the State of California (not including simple traffic tickets, which are technically “criminal” violations). Even for a first offense, the penalties can be serious – including a driver’s license suspension, fines of over $2,000, mandatory attendance at a Court or DMV approved alcohol programs and potential jail time. In addition, a DUI conviction creates a criminal conviction, and stays on your DMV driving record, and will result in higher insurance premiums, requiring an SR22 for three years.

Furthermore, you may become ineligible for certain state or federal licenses, be suspended, lose any existing licenses, or even lose your employment. If you have prior convictions, are accused of speeding while DUI, had children in the car, or had an accident while driving under the influence, the penalties may be far worse.

California’s Drunk Driving Laws

The law in California, specifically Vehicle Code sections 23152, make it illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or while having above a .08% blood alcohol level. A separate related subsection makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while any of certain types of drugs are in your system (DUID). That includes driving with prescription medications, and certain legal and illegal drugs.

What if the Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights?

If the police did not read your Miranda rights in a DUI case, that may not be enough to dismiss your case, as most DUI cases are based upon observations plus a blood or a breath test. But it shows the officer didn’t follow procedures that are required, and also may suppress, or exclude, any confessions or admissions you made regarding any part of the case.

How can I find a Good DUI Lawyer?

You will want to have someone that has experience in DUI cases specifically, and knowledge regarding field sobriety testing, blood testing, breath testing, and all aspects of DUI Defense. You will want someone like our Orange County DUI Lawyers, and we can help you.

Our Mission: "To deliver outstanding client service, to provide fulfilling careers and professional satisfaction for our people, and to achieve financial success so that we can reward ourselves, grow, and give back to the community."

Contact Us Today

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.